Understanding the Rock Cycle

Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?

• Limestone

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Shale

What process is primarily responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Cooling

• Compaction and cementation

• Metamorphism

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Which type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature conditions but does not melt?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic

How does weathering contribute to the rock cycle?

• By forming new minerals

• By breaking down rocks into smaller pieces

• By melting rocks into magma

• By cooling magma into solid rock

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Which of the following processes is involved in the transformation of sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Heat and pressure

• Cooling

What role do plate tectonics play in the rock cycle?

• They cause rocks to melt and form magma

• They prevent rocks from eroding

• They have no effect on the rock cycle

• They only affect sedimentary rocks

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Which of the following best describes erosion?

• The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces

• The movement of sediment from one place to another

• The formation of new rocks from magma

• The cooling of lava on Earth's surface

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In a rock cycle diagram, which process is shown as transforming igneous rock into sedimentary rock?

• Melting

• Weathering and erosion

• Heat and pressure

• Cooling

What is the primary difference between magma and lava?

• Magma is found on Earth's surface, while lava is found underground

• Magma is molten rock underground, while lava is molten rock on Earth's surface

• Magma is solid rock, while lava is liquid rock

• Magma is cooler than lava

Which of the following is a direct result of plate tectonics on the rock cycle?

• Formation of sedimentary layers

• Creation of mountain ranges

• Erosion of coastlines

• Formation of sand dunes

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